Books Quote by Phyllis Goldstein
““At a time when the continent’s total population was approximately 70 million, most of whom could neither read nor write, an estimated 20 million books were now in print.1 That explosion of knowledge encouraged the growth of a movement known as humanism.””
About This Quote
Source Article: History of Humanism, 1998
The surge of printed books in a largely illiterate world sparked humanist ideas, spreading knowledge.
In simple terms: Books sparked humanism.
Key Takeaway
Share knowledge widely.
Themes
education
humanism
printing press
Mood
analytical
inspirational
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- early modern Europe
- libraries
- literacy campaigns
- academic research
Key Concepts
knowledge diffusion
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does printing play today?
- How can we broaden access to knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Access to books was limited.
